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St. Thomas

North Dakota · 323 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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St. Thomas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,969. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−28%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+28%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2673173684184681990201020202024St. Thomas
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,969
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,269
+94%since 2000
from $18,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(172)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(228)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(26)
Diversity Score57.4%(185)
Diversity Score
57
+49%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Thomas, North Dakota?

St. Thomas, North Dakota has about 323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Thomas, North Dakota?

The typical household in St. Thomas, North Dakota earns about $72,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Thomas, North Dakota expensive?

In St. Thomas, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in St. Thomas, North Dakota?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Thomas, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Thomas, North Dakota?

About 11.2% of people in St. Thomas, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Thomas, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Thomas, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 128 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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